Senior Bid Writer

Overview

As a Bid Writer you will craft persuasive bids, proposals, and tender documents that align with NEC’s strategy and customer needs. You’ll work with Sales, Marketing, Legal, and SMEs to translate capabilities into compelling content and ensure timely delivery. The role is pivotal for winning new business and supporting growth across UK offices or remotely. You’ll shape the messaging and quality of responses while continuously improving bid content and processes.

Pay / Benefits

• above-average pension scheme
• Private Medical Cover for Employees
• 25 days paid holiday with buy/sell option
• life assurance cover 4x basic salary
• Group Pension Plan with up to 8.5% employer contributions
• flexible benefits package to suit individual needs

Responsibilities

• Create high-quality bid content that clearly communicates the solution, benefits, and value proposition
• Ensure bid content aligns with NEC messaging, branding and strategic objectives
• Tailor content to meet specific client or contract opportunities
• Write compelling narratives highlighting NEC strengths and differentiators
• Edit content for accuracy, clarity, grammar and consistency
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (Sales, Marketing, Legal, SMEs) to gather input
• Work with solution leads to ensure proposed solutions meet customer needs
• Leverage proposition content to provide up-to-date best practices and relevant responses
• Manage bid timelines with the Bid Manager to meet deadlines
• Capture feedback from tenders to improve content, processes, and win rates in Knowledge Management
• Maintain high standards of quality, compliance, and accuracy in all content
• Record responses and feedback in line with knowledge management procedures

Key requirements

• Proven experience as a proposition, proposal and bid writer with a successful track record
• Strong writing and editing skills with attention to detail and clear, persuasive communication
• Familiarity with bid management processes and knowledge management systems
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and bid management software, including AI-enabled tools
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, cross-functional team (Sales, Marketing, Legal, SMEs)
• Excellent project and deadline management skills and the ability to convey complex information clearly
• Experience collecting and implementing feedback to improve bid content and win rates

• collaboration
• attention to detail
• clear communication
• Microsoft Office Suite
• bid management software
• AI-enabled tools

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